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Tagetes patula Strawberry Blonde

Tagetes patula Strawberry Blonde
French Marigold, Marigold

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The mini plugs are very well packaged. I thought 2 plants were dead, dried out, but I still transplanted them and they have recovered very well. These marigolds are beautiful.

Martine, 08/04/2021

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This new marigold possesses unique colouring, for the first time with tinges of old rose. Its flowers, in fluffy pompoms, change hue slowly in the spring, from golden-brown to copper-rose, salmon and dark red, or more rapidly if temperatures are high. Fantastic in large borders and in planters!
Flower size
5 cm
Height at maturity
25 cm
Spread at maturity
30 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Description

The 'Strawberry Blonde Marigold', in Latin Tagetes (x) patula, is the first variety to offer distinctly shaded flowers in old pink, in a range of tones that evolve depending on the ripeness of the inflorescence, changing slowly in spring or more quickly if temperatures are high. Its slightly tousled pompoms go from dark purple to antique pink, fade to copper-salmon, and redden to burgundy, so that the entire plant, multicoloured, forms a bouquet with vintage tones reminiscent of chrysanthemums. This marigold is truly exceptional, and will appeal to detractors of this plant, often synonymous with garish colours. So beautiful, and so easy to grow!

Tagetes patula 'Strawberry Blonde' is an herbaceous and frost-sensitive perennial plant, grown as an annual in most climates. This hybrid plant from the Asteraceae family is of horticultural origin, derived among others from a wild species paradoxically named African Marigold, native to Mexico, Central America, and western South America. Its other parent, Tagetes patula, is native to tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Bolivia. The plant quickly forms a compact, bushy, upright clump, branching from the base, reaching a height of 25 cm (10in) and a diameter of 30 cm (12in). Its robust angular stems carry large double flowers, terminal, with variable colours on the same plant, resembling large pompoms. Their colouring, which evolves and contains pink shades, is truly exceptional for a marigold. Its leaves, 5 to 10 cm (2 to 4in) long, are deeply cut and loaded with an essential oil with medicinal properties, whose characteristic smell recalls citrus and pepper, or even apple.

Marigolds and African Marigolds, thanks to their very easy cultivation, are star plants in summer flowerbeds, borders or in pots on the terrace. The strong stems allow for beautiful summer bouquets. The 'Strawberry Blonde' variety, itself a veritable bouquet of blended hues, naturally finds its place in flower boxes and pots. It can also be planted en masse at the edge of a flowerbed or pathway, as its colours are easy on the eye. It also pairs well with the grey foliage of artemisias and stachys, and with ageratums. Its combination with foliage plants is always successful: tansies, Kochia Childsii or small grasses (Stipa, Carex, Festuca) will temper its large double corollas. The marigold is edible, and its petals can be added to summer salads to enhance their flavour and colour.

The smell of marigold foliage, and the substances secreted by their roots, repel certain pests, which is why these plants are often grown among vegetables in the kitchen garden. The African Marigold is also a medicinal and dye plant, from which an essential oil and a yellow food colourant are extracted.

Note: Please be aware that our young plug plants are professional products intended for experienced gardeners: upon receipt, transplant and store them under cover (veranda, greenhouse, cold frame) at a temperature above 14C° for a few weeks before being installed outdoors once the risk of frost has definitively passed.

 

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Tagetes patula Strawberry Blonde (Flowering) Flowering

Flowering

Flowering time May to September
Inflorescence Flower head
Fragrance slightly scented
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour dark green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Plant habit

Height at maturity 25 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Tagetes

Species

patula

Cultivar

Strawberry Blonde

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

French Marigold, Marigold

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Marigolds are fast-growing plants that thrive in the sun and in hot conditions. Plant them in a fertile, well-drained, light soil. Avoid excessive watering in summer, as this encourages the development of fungal diseases and root rot. Regularly remove faded flowers to prolong flowering. Protect the plants from slugs and snails, which are fond of them.

Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Rockery
Type of use Edge of border, Container, Slope, Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Planting density 7 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Well-drained, fertile.

Care

Pruning instructions Regularly remove the faded flowers to extend the flowering period.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time July to September
Disease resistance Good
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